The United States announced a "loss of confidence" in the elections in Nicaragua

This was reported on the official website of the US State Department.

“The United States views the latest undemocratic, authoritarian actions by the regime, fueled by Ortega's fear of electoral defeat, as the final blow to Nicaragua's prospects for holding free and fair elections later this year.

These elections, including their possible results, have lost all confidence (USA -

), ”the ministry said in a statement.

In July in Nicaragua, presidential candidate Noel Vidaurre and political commentator Jaime Arellano were placed under house arrest on charges of anti-state activities.

As you know, after the verdict under Law No. 1055, the accused can no longer hold public elective offices.

The United States previously imposed restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials, including those close to President Daniel Ortega and their family members.

Washington noted that the sanctions measures were introduced against persons who in the United States are considered involved in "undermining democracy" and "suppressing peaceful protests" or associated with "violations of human rights."